This article is a guest post by Daphne Nelson. Daphne homesteads in the Northeastern US. With interest growing in self-sufficiency and self-reliance, many are looking to move out of the cities and suburbs to rural communities. Being an experienced homesteader, Daphne points out some of the important things that you can consider. You can also view Daphne’s previous post, Buying a Homestead.

Each environment a person lives in has its pros and cons, but if one knows how to look at the land, and familiarize themselves with their surroundings, a person can survive even in the roughest of environments. Knowing [...]